A COUPLE were assaulted by a gang of five young men as they were walking on Hinckley’s Lismore Drive.

The 42-year-old victim and his wife spotted a group of five men aged between 18 and 21 walking behind them.

The group made a number of comments to the pair and one of the men assaulted the victim, kicking and punching him.

The group then walked away in the direction of Hollycroft Park.

The victim and his wife immediately reported the incident and the victim was taken to the George Eliot hospital in Nuneaton for treatment. He has since been discharged.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the incident at about 10.45pm on Saturday October 22.

The main suspect is described as slim, about 5ft 10ins, with cropped spiky hair, clean shaven complexion and wearing a blue t-shirt and denim jeans.

Another member of the gang was slim with short blond hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt.

Det Con John Borlase, the investigating officer, said: “The victim received some very nasty injuries as a result of this assault and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.

“This kind of assault is completely unacceptable and we want the public to help us locate those responsible.

“It’s important that we get all the information that we can about the assault. We want to know who the suspects are, what happened prior to the assault and where they went to after. If you can help us piece together any part of the incident please don’t hesitate to call us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con 1299 John Borlase by dialling 101.

Follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer, and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 1299.

Alternatively, you may contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.